Yankees’ Trent Grisham silences own fans with go-ahead homer vs. Dodgers
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- June 9, 2024
- 9:36 pm
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During the third game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a notable incident unfolded involving Yankees player Trent Grisham and the fervent home crowd. In the sixth inning, with the Dodgers leading 3-2, Grisham stepped up to bat. The atmosphere in the stadium grew tense as fans began to chant loudly, “We want Soto,” expressing their desire for another star player.
Trent Grisham’s night to remember
![Trent Grisham celebrating with Aaron Judge after scoring a homer in the Yankees' 6-4 win over the Dodgers on June 9, 2024.](https://pinstripesnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-72-1024x1024.png)
Despite the pressure, Trent Grisham focused and delivered a crucial hit at Yankee Stadium. He smashed a home run, driving the ball out of the park and shifting the score to give the Yankees a 5-3 lead. This moment not only electrified the fans but also highlighted Grisham’s ability to perform under pressure.
All of Yankee Stadium chanting We Want Soto and Grisham going yard a pitch later is so fuckin cold pic.twitter.com/7FHb6kSYUe
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) June 10, 2024
The hero of the night was Trent Grisham, who was thrust into the fifth spot in the lineup for the Yankees as Anthony Rizzo got the night off due to his struggles at the plate. Grisham rose to the occasion, leading the Yankees to a 6-4 victory with his stellar performance. Despite the win, it was a bittersweet symphony for Grisham, who felt the weight of Rizzo’s absence amid the celebration.
Following the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone admired Trent Grisham’s talent, noting that this moment was critical for the team’s development.
Aaron Boone heard the "We Want Soto" and "We Want Grisham" chants:
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) June 10, 2024
"It's part of the great environment that was out there this weekend" pic.twitter.com/2LAMn2LS7g
In his interview, Boone highlighted Grisham’s recent contributions, saying, “He had some decent at-bats here these last few days, getting a chance to play.” Boone added that there’s a lot of excitement within the Yankees organization about Grisham’s potential.
"It was huge…a lot of people in there really excited for him"
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) June 10, 2024
Aaron Boone on Trent Grisham's big go-ahead home run: pic.twitter.com/kWtsRr1x5m
Fans cheer Trent Grisham after heckling-to-homer turnaround
The iconic moment unfolded like a bittersweet symphony, with each swing of the bat resonating deeply as the ball sailed over the fence for a home run. Grisham’s reaction to the overwhelming support from his nation sparked fervent discussions, igniting passionate conversations that lasted from the first pitch to the last out.
Yankees fans: “We want Soto!”
— Evan Daniel (@itsmrevandaniel) June 10, 2024
Grisham: pic.twitter.com/i1lJkrmCoc
Grisham took the We Want Soto chants personally
— YankeesMuse (@YankeesMuse) June 10, 2024
Grisham homering just for the plot. He basically told the entire Yankees fanbase to fuck off 😂😂
— Mike (@MDL1981) June 10, 2024
In the aftermath, social media platforms like x.com, once dubbed Yankees territory, erupted with a flurry of memes capturing the essence of Trent Grisham’s heroics. It was a night to remember: Trent Grisham, stepping in for Anthony Rizzo, emerged as the standout performer against one of the league’s most expensive rosters.
Currently, the Yankees are gearing up to play against the Royals on Monday at 8:10 PM EST.
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THANK U TRENT GRISHAM ..THAT WAS A GREAT AT BAT !!!. YOU SAVED THE YANKEES TONIGHT FROM BEING SWEPT !!!.
THAT WAS A MAJOR STATEMENT !!!.
DID U HEAR THAT .. CASHMAN !!!!.
ITS A BLESSING TO HAVE U IN PINSTRIPES !!!.
ENOUGH SAID
GOD BLESS 🙏 AMERICA